An individual with specific training of Advanced Life Support (ALS) such as IV Therapy and administration of certain medications.

A device that detects treatable life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias and delivers the apporpriate electrical shock to the patient.

A system of internal and external reviews and audits of all aspects of an EMS system, aimed to improve patient outcomes.

An individual who has training in basic life support (BLS) including use of an AED, airway adjuncts, and assisting with certain medications.

A trained professional, such as a police officer, firefighter, lifeguard, or other person who may arrive on scene and provide first aid.

An approach to medicine where decisions are based on well-conducted research, classifying recommendations based on the strength of the scientific evidence.

Federal legislation passed in 1996 which aims to limit availability of patients' health care information and penalizes violations of patient privacy.

Physician instructions given directly by radio or cellphone (online/direct) or indirectly by written protocol or guidelines (off-line). Authorized by the medical director.

Individual who has extensive training in advanced life support, including endotracheal intubation, emergency pharmacology, cardiac monitoring, and other advanced skills.

A method of delivering health care that involves providing health care within the community rather than in the hospital.

A system that assists dispatchers in selecting appropriate units to respond to a particular call for assistance and provides callers with vital instructions until the arrival of EMS crews.

The branch of medicine focused on examining the health needs of entire populations with the goal of preventing health problems.